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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Client perception often attributes decline in senior pets to unavoidable aging.
  • Veterinary professionals aim to provide care and education for senior animal wellbeing.
  • Addressing misconceptions about the aging process in pets is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a systematic, evidence-guided approach to senior pet healthcare.
  • To enhance and potentially extend the quality of life for aging canine and feline patients.
  • To guide veterinary practices in developing comprehensive senior pet programs.

Main Methods:

  • Evidence-guided assessment of healthy and unhealthy senior pets (canine and feline).
  • Integration of conventional and integrative medicine approaches.
  • Inclusion of environmental management strategies for senior pets.

Main Results:

  • A systematic approach enhances and potentially extends senior pet quality of life.
  • Evidence-guided medicine supports optimal care for aging animals.
  • Comprehensive senior programs improve pet wellbeing.

Conclusions:

  • Veterinary teams play a vital role in educating clients and managing senior pet care.
  • A systematic, evidence-based approach, including palliative and hospice care, is recommended for senior pets.
  • Developing robust veterinary senior programs benefits both pets and their families.